About: miriam

Profile: Miriam Litwin is a journalist and digital content lead with the Ballarat Times, Golden Plains Times and Moorabool News, covering local politics and community news.

Posts by: miriam

February 12, 2025

Bonus to help families head back to school

AS the new school year begins, the State Government is reminding families to use the school saving bonus to pay for uniforms, textbooks or...

February 12, 2025

Keeping furry friends safe this summer

THE CFA and RSPCA are calling on Victorians to include pets in their bushfire survival plan following significant fires this summer. The community is advised...

February 9, 2025

Weekend to remember Berringa Enfield fire

THIRTY years ago, the Berringa Enfield forest fire burned out of control across fourteen thousand hectares of land, destroying nine homes. Starting on 25 February...

February 8, 2025

Create and connect for a cause

LINTON'S Goldbrush Painters are calling on the community to come together and raise money for the group. A fundraising paint and sip evening will be...

February 1, 2025

Opportunity to learn about Shire budget

AN online information session will be held this Wednesday 5 February to inform the community about the draft budget development and submission process. The session...

January 31, 2025

Learn about gold region’s World Heritage bid

THE Golden Plains Shire community is invited to attend an information session to learn about the Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid. The event is being...

January 28, 2025

Grants to support women’s health research

THE State Government is launching a new grants program to understand how disease and health issues affect women. The Women's Medical Research Grants Program will...

January 25, 2025

Online session to get community thinking

GOLDEN Plains Shire residents are invited to join an online thinktank session to discuss ideas for the next council plan. The Council Plan 2025-2029, Financial...

January 24, 2025

Gamble re-elected to shire council following countback

GAVIN Gamble has filled the seventh Golden Plains Shire councillor position following a countback after Lachlan Glen's early resignation. Cr Gamble was declared a councillor...

January 24, 2025

Picnic and uncover the past

ENJOY a picnic lunch at Nimons Bridge and uncover the history of the region, with a tour organised by the Woady Yaloak Historical Society. The...

January 22, 2025

Road safety plan unveiled

THE State Government has launched its second road safety action plan to create road safety infrastructure and strengthen enforcement over the next four years. More...

January 20, 2025

Morning tea to educate on hot topic

GOLDEN Plains Shire will host two morning tea sessions next month to educate older residents about heat awareness and fire safety. 'Escape the Heat' morning...

January 17, 2025

Catchment group planting for the future

AFTER being awarded more than $10,000 at Community Bank Buninyong's first-ever SparkTank event, Yarrowee-Leigh Catchment Group has big plans for the year ahead. The money...

January 17, 2025

Shire appoints new director

JO Wilson is the new director of community, planning and growth at Golden Plains Shire. Ms Wilson has previous experience in senior local government roles...

January 13, 2025

Funding to protect fish in Barwon and Moorabool rivers

THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority, or Corangamite CMA, has been awarded more than one-and-a-half million dollars to address barriers to fish passage along the...

January 11, 2025

Golden exhibition to return

LOCAL artists are invited to submit an expression of interest for this year's Golden Spaces winter exhibition. The initiative aims to celebrate Golden Plains Shire...

January 8, 2025

World Cup increases visibility of women in sport

THE State Government has released a report detailing the increased popularity of women's sport between during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. The Conversation of...

January 7, 2025

Drones to protect Victorians

THIS summer Powercor will be using an in-house drone inspection team to inspect the top of power poles in high-risk bushfire areas. The drones are...

January 7, 2025

Staying safe around water

ROYAL Lifesaving Victoria's keep watch water campaign is reminding parents and carers about the risk of children drowning. In the last decade there have been...

January 4, 2025

Explore Golden Plains this summer

SUMMER has arrived in Golden Plains Shire and there is plenty of fun to be had while escaping the heat. Here are some recommendations for...

January 3, 2025

Business sponsors sought for commemorative event

MEMBERS of the Cape Clear Fire Brigade are looking for organisations to sponsor a commemorative event for the thirtieth anniversary of the Berringa Enfield...

January 3, 2025

A warm and welcoming legacy

AFTER 15 years as manager of Haddon Community Learning Centre, Joan Coker has announced her retirement. Ms Coker joined the centre in November 2006 when...

December 31, 2024

Funding to get students active

ONE hundred schools around Victoria have received a State Government grant to encourage students to get active. Active Schools Grants of $30,000 were awarded as...

December 30, 2024

Preparing for the fire season

THE CFA is warning Victorians to prepare for an increase in fire activity following the release of the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Summer. A...